Are You Depressed? This Free, Anonymous Screening Can Help

In 2012, there were about 16 million adults who experienced a major depressive episode—basically, a period lasting at least two weeks of disinterest or displeasure, correlated with other symptoms such as not sleeping, not eating, lack of energy and concentration, and poor self-image)—within that year.

In other words? One in 10 Americans suffer from depression. Today is National Depression Screening Day—and you needn't even go anywhere or pay a cent to assess your risk.

Or maybe even a year. There's no set time, no maximum amount of venting for getting over an ex. If, months later, you see something that reminds you of him and it makes you wistful for a moment, that's A-OK.

So here's what you can do. Head to this site to find a location that's nearest to you for a free, anonymous screening. If—like me—there's nothing nearby, you can still partake in an online screening (that's also free and anonymous).

Worth it? Yes. According to the World Health Organization, depression is projected to become the second leading cause of disability worldwide by 2020—and, if you feel like you have any of the symptoms of depression (difficulty in concentrating or remembering; fatigue; exacerbated pessimism; excessive sleepiness; overeating or loss of appetite; headaches, cramps; aches; thoughts of suicide)—this quick initial assessment can be super helpful.